The Prison-world Perks

alone for now

As my eyes were closed I could see the strobing light through my eyelids. The bright light was flickering faster. Kai was still squeezing my wrist. It was even tighter now. I had a feeling he was as scared as I was. Our screams were fading, there was no longer a breeze. Everything went silent, I could no longer feel anyone's presence except ours, we were alone.

I felt Kai let go of me. my body was still laid out on the ground, too scared to move, too scared to open my eyes. I was frozen.

"GOD! CMOOOON" Kai was yelling again.

His screams startled me, I opened my eyes at last. We were still in my history class? I was right, things were missing, the cloaked people were gone, DAMON was gone. I turned to Kai, he was hitting himself, tossing desks and chairs all over the place while cursing out words.

"Kai what the hell happened? Where is everyone? Who were those people? Where did DAMON go?!"

No words came out of his mouth. He looked me dead in the eye. Normally his eyes were an electric blue, they were hypnotizing. But now his eyes were darker than ever, pupils dilated, monster looking. He was angry.

Suddenly he spoke, "My personal prison". I raised my eyebrows with confusion. Then I remembered this was the same prison Damon and Bonnie were in when they met Kai. Holy shit.

"Those people, they're my coven".

"Oh my God. this cannot be happening. Theres no way I'm actually stuck here with YOU".

"Oh don't flatter yourself Elena. You think I want to be here with you?!"

"How do we get out of here? There has to be a way out!"

"Without Bennett blood AKA Bonnie theres no hope, thats how I got out the first time. I kind of stabbed her, snagged some blood and took off! But I guess I'm back here with a new friend! You ready to spend an eternity together? he had the biggest smile.

Disgusting. I need to get out of here NOW.

"You're a terrible person Kai. I would never willingly spend time with you, let alone an eternity! You hurt my best friend, my boyfriend, your own siblings, you hurt ME. You're a literal sociopath. I'm leaving. You go your own way, I'll go mine". I turned around and started to the exit of the classroom. His hand grasped my shoulder turning me back around to face him.

"Elena, no don't go. We're the only people here. I'm sure we can find a way to get out of here. Being alone for 18 years does things to you".

"Yeah no shit sherlock!" I turned again to the door.

"Please!" it almost sounded like he genuinely needed my company, i've never heard Kai beg like that. Weird...

The worst thing about me is having sympathy for psychos. Take Damon for example, he's literally the man i'm in love with. 100+ years of murders, massacres, and violence. But he's definitely changed over the past years we've been together. If I ever get out of here I plan to spend the rest of my life with him. If Damon is able to change for the better, I guarantee Kai Parker can. He just needs time and acceptance.

"Ok Kai, I will stay on one condition. You don't touch me, perform any spells on me, no more violence, and btw this whole prisoner bs needs to stop".

"Okay sounds like a plan! Friend". he winked.

"And one more thing, we aren't friends".